AS Karditsas - PAOK: Difficult mission with the top in Thessaly at stake
The "Double-headed Eagle's" undefeated run is tested at the home of the in-form Karditsas.
As part of the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan Greek Basketball League, AS Karditsas hosts PAOK at the "Yiannis Bourousis" Indoor Gym on November 14, 2026. The match promises intense excitement, as both teams are in high positions in the standings and are coming off positive results.
Team status and form
PAOK leads the championship race, being in 1st place in the standings with 12 points and a perfect record of 6 wins in as many games (6-0). The Thessaloniki team is in a period of excellent form, having recently defeated Vikos 93-67 in the domestic championship, while also achieving significant victories in the Euro Cup against Balkan (79-56) and BC Roma (113-111).
On the other hand, AS Karditsas occupies 4th place in the standings with 10 points, counting 4 wins and 2 losses (4-2). The Thessalians are in good spirits, coming off two consecutive successes against Promitheas Patras away (90-73) and Kolossos Rhodes at home (81-65).
Key players and absences
For AS Karditsas, the season's top scorer is Justin Turner with 95 points, while Jordan Tyler McRae with 87 points and Cailyn Nolan Jackson with 65 points also make significant contributions to the offense. In the paint, Ja'Vier Joseph Francis stands out with 60 points.
For PAOK, Cedi Osman is one of the main pillars in offense with 76 points (13 successful three-pointers), however, his presence is covered by an injury that led to surgery. Top scorers for the "Double-headed Eagle" also include Marcus Frankly Foster with 67 points, Briin Alon Tyree with 62 points, and Trevor Hudgins with 50 points.
Head-to-head record
In the last 5 encounters between the two teams, PAOK has the lion's share with 4 wins against 1 for AS Karditsas. In their most recent match in April 2026, PAOK won at home 93-90, while in the corresponding match in Karditsas in December 2025, the visitors again left with the victory with a score of 72-68.
Predictions
Although AS Karditsas appears strong at home, the undefeated PAOK emerges as the favorite for the match, with their chances of winning estimated at 64.68%. The battle on the perimeter and control of rebounds are expected to determine the final winner.